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Wisconsin grants for Small businesses

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Community First Developer Program
$200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin that train and mentor new professionals in affordable housing development, supporting structured internship and fellowship opportunities.

Housing
Nonprofits
Small Business Grant
$3,000
Royal Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 8, 2026

This grant provides $3,000 to small businesses in select Wisconsin counties to help them launch, stabilize, or expand their operations, fostering local economic growth and job creation.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Community Development Investment Grant
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, tribal entities, and designated private developers in Wisconsin for revitalization projects that enhance local economies and community infrastructure.

Community Development
City or township governments
Rural Dental Efficiency and Access Grants
$10,000,000
Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to dental providers in rural Wisconsin to adopt modern technologies that improve efficiency and access to care for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Capital Access Boost Grant
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This grant provides $5,000 in flexible funding to small businesses in St. Croix County that have secured non-traditional loans, helping them strengthen their financial foundation and support growth.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Revitalization Grant Program
$10,000
7 Rivers Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This funding initiative provides micro-grants to small for-profit businesses in rural Western Wisconsin, supporting projects that enhance economic vitality and community revitalization in towns with populations under 4,000.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State Broadband Expansion Grant Program
$60,000,000
Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 27, 2026

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations and local governments in Wisconsin to build and improve high-speed internet access in underserved rural areas.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Rental/purchase Assistance Grants
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to small businesses in St. Croix County that commit to occupying long-vacant commercial spaces, promoting economic growth and revitalization in the area.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Brownfield Grant Program
$250,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance for cleaning up contaminated industrial and commercial properties in Wisconsin, enabling their redevelopment and revitalization by individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments.

Environment
City or township governments
Go for It Grant Program
Contact for amount
Plover Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses, event planners, and nonprofits to create or improve tourism-related projects and events that boost visitor engagement and economic activity in the Plover Area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (WEVI) Connecting Corridors Grant Program
$78,654,701
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 24, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for various entities, including local governments and private businesses, to develop and operate electric vehicle charging stations in underserved areas of Wisconsin, enhancing the state's EV infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
RAMAC Foundation’s Microgrant Program
$1,000
Racine Area Manufacturers and Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and small businesses in specific communities of Racine, Wisconsin, for small-scale projects that promote education and community development.

Education
Nonprofits
Business and Commercialization Micro grant
$4,500
University of Wisconsin
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 15, 2023

This funding opportunity supports Wisconsin businesses in certain industries by covering up to 75% of the costs for hiring an independent expert to develop a comprehensive business or commercialization plan, particularly for those seeking a Phase II SBIR/STTR grant.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Capacity Building Grant Program
$50,000
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in Wisconsin to strengthen their capacity for economic development and address local economic challenges.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Veterans Employment Grant
$5,000
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to Wisconsin employers who hire and retain disabled veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 50 percent, rewarding them for maintaining employment over a full year.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Wisconsin Training for Resilient Advanced Industry Needs (WisTRAIN) Grant
$330,000
Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 13, 2026

Date Added

Jun 3, 2026

This program provides reimbursement funding to Wisconsin employers for training their workers in high-demand technical skills related to advanced manufacturing and artificial intelligence.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Facade Improvement Grant
$5,000
St. Croix Economic Development Corporation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to small businesses in St. Croix County, Wisconsin, for enhancing the exterior appearance of their commercial properties to boost community vitality and local economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opportunity Attraction Fund
$3,067,898
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to Wisconsin cities, tribes, and organizations to attract and host major events that boost tourism and economic activity in the state.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments